Nephrologist

What you would do

• Provide consultation and ongoing care for patients with kidney disease.
• Staff outpatient nephrology clinics, both in person and virtually.
• Provide inpatient consultation to acute medical and intensive care units.
• Document patient care accurately in the Electronic Health Record.
• Teach and supervise residents, fellows, and medical students on nephrology rotations.

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With experience: Work experience is not measured by grade level for this job. You must complete residency training approved by the VA, or meet one of two alternatives: one year of approved training after medical school followed by two years of independent practice in the U.S., or foreign residency training followed by three years of verified independent practice in the U.S.

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from a school approved by the VA for the year you graduated. Foreign medical graduates must meet the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) requirements for the year they graduated.

Licenses and certifications you need:

• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, territory, or D.C.

How to apply well

What to send:

• CV or resume listing medical school name, location, degree, and attendance dates by month and year
• Residency training name, location, type, specialty, and dates by month and year
• DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
• SF-15 with proof if you claim 10-point veterans' preference

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications. Your application, resume, or CV will be verified, and errors or missing information may hurt your chances. Veterans' preference applies when candidates are about equally qualified, and pre-employment reference checks are performed.

Tips for this job:

• List every medical school and residency with month and year dates, because gaps or missing dates may cause delays.
• Apply online by 11:59 PM ET on 11/30/2026, but know the job may close earlier if it is filled.
• If you may use EDRP, remember the application must be submitted within four months of appointment.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Incentives and relocation: A recruitment incentive (sign-on bonus) is available to highly qualified candidates, and a relocation incentive is available to eligible candidates. The job may be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, which can repay student loans up to $200,000 over one to five years. Former EDRP participants cannot apply for the incentive.

Conditions of employment:

• U.S. citizenship, with limited exceptions for non-citizens
• Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
• Selective Service registration for men born after 12/31/1959
• Must be proficient in spoken and written English
• Background and security investigation
• Pre-employment physical examination
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
• 2-year probationary period
• Must be able to perform all job activities without restriction, including standing, walking, lifting, and stairs
• Online onboarding; driver's licenses that are not REAL ID compliant are not accepted as identification

Job details

Salary

$260,000 – $400,000 per year

Pay scale and grade

VM-15 · VA medical and dental

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Appointment

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Excepted

Openings

1

Security clearance

Other

Travel

Not required

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

No

Occupation

Medical Officer (0602)

Announcement

CBTA-13078692-26-TLK